Thursday, May 21, 2015
May 19, 2015
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 19, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the May 5, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $294.57; Salaries - $1,841.31; Allied Insurance (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; Black Hills Energy - $23.08; Davidson Insurance (Audit Premium) - $199.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc - $4.45; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $9.66; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $67.66; Wymore Oil Company - $123.47; TOTAL CLAIMS: $2,718.20.
BALL DIAMOND ASSOCIATION: STREET CLOSING: A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to allow closing Cherry Street the last weekend of May and the first weekend of June, per request of the Ball Diamond Association (to facilitate their activities).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Several courtesy clean-up letters for tall weeds were determined. Several properties were designated for new posting or posting update for tall weeds. Employee Pike will call a property owner to discuss tall weeds and inquire about removal of planters. It was noted that one property will be cleaned up through “volunteer” assistance. Other properties were discussed but specific action was not taken at this time. Council member Neumann suggested monthly tally of mowed properties be kept in City Office, and Employee Pike will duplicate the record he keeps in the Shop for the Office record. Liens on properties for mowing will still be done at the end of mowing season.
Other:
Mayor and Council acknowledged the passing of Council member Tom Wolf , recognized his contribution to the Council and to the community, and extended condolences to family and friends.
NEXT AGENDA:
WARD 2 COUNCIL VACANCY: REMAINING TERM: ONE YEAR, SIX MONTHS
MFO
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:09 PM - Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 2, 2015.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 7, 2015
May 5, 2015
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 5, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the April 21, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,709.54; Salaries - $2,698.74; Arbor Ink - $161.78; Arbor State News - $149.25; Gage County Treasurer - $250.00; HJP Pest Control - $1,267.20; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $198.50; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,365.47; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $81.17; Postmaster - $166.00; Shell - $247.83; Temps Disposal Service - $540.43; Tractor Supply - $82.90; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $47.67; Wymore Oil Company - $83.96; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 9,150.44.
BID OPENING: 1994 EXMARK MOWER (RESOLUTION 2015-3): Two bids were received (List: Josh Minge - $455.00/Danny Bohlmeyer $855.00) and opened. A motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved acceptance of the bid from Danny Bohlmeyer in the amount of $ 855.00. The sale will be executed in compliance with the terms of Resolution 2015-3, and by documentation necessary to effectuate the transfer of property.
BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT ADDITION (CHURCH/PARK AND OPPOSITE): (Information provided by Gilmore and the basis for discussion and potential approval: Area # 1 (church)-- 10’ X 88’ 20 tons @ 85.50 = $1,710; Area # 2 -- 10’ X 92’ - 20 tons @ $85.50 = $1,710; Area # 3 -- 10’ X 45’ 10 tons @ 85.50 = $855; Area # 4 -- 10’ X 235’ 45 tons @ $85.50 = $3,847.50 -- Total construction = $8,122.50 -- Total cost including engineering and observation = $9,000) Discussion included pros and cons to approving the project excluding Area # 3 which has drainage issues. Economic factors stated by Mayor Meyer and alternate address to drainage issues stated by Employee Pike (and to be supported by discussion with John Berry of Gilmore) advanced discussion to approval of Areas 1 - 4 ($9,000 total, with breakdown as previously recorded herein), and resulted in a motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the cost for Area # 1 thru Area 4 parking areas along Broad Street (A-1= $1,710.00; A-2 + $1,710.00; A-3 = $855.00; A-4 + $3,847.50; TOTAL w/engineering/observation $9,000).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Mayor Meyer asked that all members independently drive around prior to the next Regular meeting so that a list of clean-up infractions can be compiled. Several properties were discussed. One property in stages of demolition was noted to have debris that needs to be cleaned up promptly, and Employee Pike was asked to speak with the demolition workers. A courtesy letter was requested to be sent to one property owner for the removal of vehicles. Two properties were reported to have tall grass/weeds. One property was removed from the current clean up list due to resolution of issues.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: Neumann -- 8:05 PM - . No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 19, 2015.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, April 23, 2015
April 21, 2015
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 21, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the April 7, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Salaries : $1,916.34; Bank-Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $260.14; Black Hills Energy - $28.88; City Motor Supply - $39.40; Constellation Energy - $25.64; Davidson Insurance (Annual Insurance Package) - $12,896.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (#51C) - $3,474.00; Office Depot - $591.90; Roehr’s Machinery - $12.65; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $91.90; Total Claims: $ 19,391.85.
1994 EXMARK MOWER/”SURPLUS” RESOLUTION 2015-3: City Attorney Carothers read Resolution 2015-3. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann , and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Resolution 2015-3. The Resolution (full specifics) will be posted at the usual City posting locations (Post Office, Bank, City Office - at least 7 days prior to bid receipt deadline (7:30 PM 5/5/15, and bid opening 7:30 PM 5/5/15).
HJP PEST CONTROL: SEASONAL SPRAYING REVIEW: Discussion (Comments: “Might want to add one time, or go longer,” (Wolf) --- “I think he’ll work with us if we want to add another spraying at the end.” - (Reedy) --- “People feel good about City efforts” -- (Neumann) was followed by a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve seasonal spraying as stipulated (Tuesdays --- June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, with option for additional 1-2 spraying(s) if deemed necessary. (Base Price: $1,267.20 for six sprayings (which includes discount for prepayment.)
TELEPHONE COMPENSATION: WOUTZKE: A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve monthly personal cell phone compensation (for City use) to Milford Woutzke in the amount of $5.00.
PLANNING & ZONING: Two applications for building permits (Rex - Adams, pole building - #15-2 and Ronnie Rainey - fence - #15-1 were approved by a 4-0 vote at the 4/20 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the Adams application for a building permit and the Rainey application. Both permits were prepaid. Notification of approval will be sent to both property owners.
CLEAN UP: Legal filing has been completed for one property on the clean-up list. Filing on another property is dependent on participation in Spring Clean-up Day (4/22), or independent removal of infractions within the same timeline.
NEXT AGENDA:
BID OPENING: 1994 EXMARK MOWER (RESOLUTION 2015-3)
BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT ADDITION (CHURCH/PARK AND OPPOSITE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM - Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 5, 2015.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, April 9, 2015
April 7, 2015
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 7, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Mark Davidson, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the March 17, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Salaries : $3,710.38; Bank Direct Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,175.39; Black Hills Energy - $56.69; Constellation Energy - $135.83; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $155.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $228.42; Norris Public Power - $1,434.62; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.10; Milton Pike - (Telephone Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche - (Postage Reimb.) - $6.49; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $73.50; Willet & Carothers - $1,170.00; Wymore Arbor State - $142.77; Wymore, City of (Individual/Tower) - $2,328.29; Wymore Lumber - $110.21; Wymore Oil Co. - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,014.69.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE: Mark Davidson provided handouts, and presented the Annual Insurance Policy (Estimated Total Policy Premium - $12,896.00, covering: property, liability, crime/fidelity, inland marine, automobile, Worker’s Compensation - Umbrella Coverage - w/ Other Explanation -- in summary 5% general increase, 6.5 % Worker’s Compensation). The Annual Insurance Policy was approved, excluding coverage on 1994 Exmark laser mower, by motion of Council member Reedy, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Details of the policy are available to the public at the City office.
ONE BLOCK ADDITION TO BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT: No objections were made to adding one more block to the project, and a motion was made by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve addition of Jefferson Street to Saunders on Broad Street.
MOWER: PURCHASE-VS- ENGINE REPLACEMENT COST ANALYSIS: Purchase of a new motor (estimated at cost of $2,500 -- (Neumann - “according to Pike, needs new tires too”) was determined to be a poor option for the “out-of-service” 1994 Exmark mower (Meyer). By agreement of all members, Attorney Carothers will draft a Resolution (#2015-3) to designate it “surplus” and “for sale.“ Purchase of a new replacement unit was considered at the present to be ill-advised (all members). Future purchase will be based on a strong determined need and market availability, and at that time determinations will be made as to percentile assessment of cost between funds (General/Sewer/Street - 1/3 value each?)
WYMORE AMENDMENT # 2 - WATER SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BLUE SPRINGS: Following discussion including conjecture of future increase and potential future response (in one year?) of the City to increase water charges to customers, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received an 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Wymore Amendment #2 - which increased the base rate to the city within a 3-year period, but did not elevate per thousand gallon charge. Details are available to the public at the City office.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Pictures were requested (to be taken by Pike, and provided to Carothers) in support of legal clean-up action on two properties. No additions were made to the Clean-Up list, pending what is hoped to be the successful outcome of the upcoming Spring Clean-Up Day.
NEXT AGENDA:
1994 EXMARK MOWER/”SURPLUS” RESOLUTION 2015-3
HJP PEST CONTROL: SEASONAL SPRAYING REVIEW
TELEPHONE COMPENSATION: WOUTZKE
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:29 PM - Mewes . No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 21. 2015
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 7, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Mark Davidson, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the March 17, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Salaries : $3,710.38; Bank Direct Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,175.39; Black Hills Energy - $56.69; Constellation Energy - $135.83; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $155.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $228.42; Norris Public Power - $1,434.62; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.10; Milton Pike - (Telephone Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche - (Postage Reimb.) - $6.49; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $73.50; Willet & Carothers - $1,170.00; Wymore Arbor State - $142.77; Wymore, City of (Individual/Tower) - $2,328.29; Wymore Lumber - $110.21; Wymore Oil Co. - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,014.69.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE: Mark Davidson provided handouts, and presented the Annual Insurance Policy (Estimated Total Policy Premium - $12,896.00, covering: property, liability, crime/fidelity, inland marine, automobile, Worker’s Compensation - Umbrella Coverage - w/ Other Explanation -- in summary 5% general increase, 6.5 % Worker’s Compensation). The Annual Insurance Policy was approved, excluding coverage on 1994 Exmark laser mower, by motion of Council member Reedy, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Details of the policy are available to the public at the City office.
ONE BLOCK ADDITION TO BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT: No objections were made to adding one more block to the project, and a motion was made by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve addition of Jefferson Street to Saunders on Broad Street.
MOWER: PURCHASE-VS- ENGINE REPLACEMENT COST ANALYSIS: Purchase of a new motor (estimated at cost of $2,500 -- (Neumann - “according to Pike, needs new tires too”) was determined to be a poor option for the “out-of-service” 1994 Exmark mower (Meyer). By agreement of all members, Attorney Carothers will draft a Resolution (#2015-3) to designate it “surplus” and “for sale.“ Purchase of a new replacement unit was considered at the present to be ill-advised (all members). Future purchase will be based on a strong determined need and market availability, and at that time determinations will be made as to percentile assessment of cost between funds (General/Sewer/Street - 1/3 value each?)
WYMORE AMENDMENT # 2 - WATER SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BLUE SPRINGS: Following discussion including conjecture of future increase and potential future response (in one year?) of the City to increase water charges to customers, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received an 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Wymore Amendment #2 - which increased the base rate to the city within a 3-year period, but did not elevate per thousand gallon charge. Details are available to the public at the City office.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Pictures were requested (to be taken by Pike, and provided to Carothers) in support of legal clean-up action on two properties. No additions were made to the Clean-Up list, pending what is hoped to be the successful outcome of the upcoming Spring Clean-Up Day.
NEXT AGENDA:
1994 EXMARK MOWER/”SURPLUS” RESOLUTION 2015-3
HJP PEST CONTROL: SEASONAL SPRAYING REVIEW
TELEPHONE COMPENSATION: WOUTZKE
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:29 PM - Mewes . No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 21. 2015
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, March 19, 2015
March 17, 2015
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 17, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy (arriving 7:35PM) , Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Ngage Representative Glennis McClure, Connie Mewes, Ashley Calkins
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as corrected the March 3, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Salaries : $1,285.80; Bank-Direct Payment -- NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $213.00; Colgrove Automotive - $161.00; Postmaster - $147.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb.) - $6.49; Windstream - $65.33; TOTAL CLAIMS: $1,933.62 (&) from Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno - $19.63.
BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT BID DECISION: Three bids were received and discussed: Cather & Son’s Construction (Lincoln) - Base Bid - $58,275.00/Base Bid with substitution - $54,775.00; Pavers, Inc - (Waverly) - Base Bid - $59,276.00/Base Bid with substitution - $52,845; Constructors, Inc. (Lincoln) - Base Bid $78,950.00/Base Bid with Substitution $75,410.00. The lowest qualifying bid for the three-block project on Broad Street- Pavers, Inc. - Base Bid with substitution $52,845.00 was recommended by Gilmore and Associates (Gilmore letter attached to the office copy of minutes) and accepted within a motion by Council member Neumann, second by Wolf and 4-0 affirmative vote, and option was left open for negotiating an additional block if contractor would be receptive to that provision with the same unit cost. John Berry will take measurements of the optional extra block and provide particulars for consideration.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
GLENNIS MC CLURE / NGAGE: Glennis McClure presented information from ECAP - (needs assessment, community vision, embracing change, dedicated leaders, infrastructure, internet, commercial characteristics, as well as workshop and training, sense of place, education, and workforce. She also provided information on Municipal membership ($1,000) and gave survey percentages in regard to areas of community interest: attracting young families, clean up, revitalizing downtown, improving sidewalks, curbing, gutters, food service needs, etc. She said it is important to raise money for long-term development through such avenues as “philanthropy, giving back.”
CLEAN UP: Ashley Calkins provided pictures of a property with clean-up issues , and they will be forwarded to Carothers to support previous documentation provided to Carothers. A certified letter for trash removal was determined for one property.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE
MOWER: PURCHASE-VS- ENGINE REPLACEMENT COST ANALYSIS
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:15 PM -Wolf. No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 7. 2015
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 17, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy (arriving 7:35PM) , Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Ngage Representative Glennis McClure, Connie Mewes, Ashley Calkins
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as corrected the March 3, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Salaries : $1,285.80; Bank-Direct Payment -- NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $213.00; Colgrove Automotive - $161.00; Postmaster - $147.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb.) - $6.49; Windstream - $65.33; TOTAL CLAIMS: $1,933.62 (&) from Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno - $19.63.
BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT BID DECISION: Three bids were received and discussed: Cather & Son’s Construction (Lincoln) - Base Bid - $58,275.00/Base Bid with substitution - $54,775.00; Pavers, Inc - (Waverly) - Base Bid - $59,276.00/Base Bid with substitution - $52,845; Constructors, Inc. (Lincoln) - Base Bid $78,950.00/Base Bid with Substitution $75,410.00. The lowest qualifying bid for the three-block project on Broad Street- Pavers, Inc. - Base Bid with substitution $52,845.00 was recommended by Gilmore and Associates (Gilmore letter attached to the office copy of minutes) and accepted within a motion by Council member Neumann, second by Wolf and 4-0 affirmative vote, and option was left open for negotiating an additional block if contractor would be receptive to that provision with the same unit cost. John Berry will take measurements of the optional extra block and provide particulars for consideration.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
GLENNIS MC CLURE / NGAGE: Glennis McClure presented information from ECAP - (needs assessment, community vision, embracing change, dedicated leaders, infrastructure, internet, commercial characteristics, as well as workshop and training, sense of place, education, and workforce. She also provided information on Municipal membership ($1,000) and gave survey percentages in regard to areas of community interest: attracting young families, clean up, revitalizing downtown, improving sidewalks, curbing, gutters, food service needs, etc. She said it is important to raise money for long-term development through such avenues as “philanthropy, giving back.”
CLEAN UP: Ashley Calkins provided pictures of a property with clean-up issues , and they will be forwarded to Carothers to support previous documentation provided to Carothers. A certified letter for trash removal was determined for one property.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE
MOWER: PURCHASE-VS- ENGINE REPLACEMENT COST ANALYSIS
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:15 PM -Wolf. No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 7. 2015
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, March 6, 2015
March 3, 2015
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 3, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, John Berry, Connie Mewes, Ashley Calkin
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the February 17, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct Payment: $1,500.20 (Internal Revenue - 941) ; Salaries - 2,384.68; Beatrice Concrete - $530.85; Black Hills Energy - $48.29; Constellation Energy - $102.05; Lincoln Journal Star - $128.40; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; League of NE Municipalities - $40.00; NE Dept. of Revenue - 501N - $191.50; Nebraska Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,431.77; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) -$25.00 & Postage Reimb. - $13.14; ; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $214.31; Tony’s Machine - $111.54; Wymore Arbor State - $111.71; Wymore Lumber - $56.43; Wymore Oil Company - $202.20; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,167.07.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: City Attorney Carothers provided documentation for District Court Action for one property owner. Plans are still in place for demolition of one structure. Further progress noted on another property. A certified letter will be mailed to one property owner,and Employee Pike will take pictures for Carothers. Council member Reedy noted that a couple of groups are forming to address “community beautification issues.” Smaller tasks might be to help elderly people do some painting. Larger intent might be purchasing property. One group was identified as Ngage, the other as a number of interested individuals. John Berry indicated that grants are often available for rehabilitation projects, but he knew of nothing for purchase/demolition/use reassignment. Mayor Meyer noted that it would be acceptable for the groups to proceed on their own without participation of the City.
NEXT AGENDA:
BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT BID DECISION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:57 PM - Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March `17. 2015
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 3, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, John Berry, Connie Mewes, Ashley Calkin
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the February 17, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct Payment: $1,500.20 (Internal Revenue - 941) ; Salaries - 2,384.68; Beatrice Concrete - $530.85; Black Hills Energy - $48.29; Constellation Energy - $102.05; Lincoln Journal Star - $128.40; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; League of NE Municipalities - $40.00; NE Dept. of Revenue - 501N - $191.50; Nebraska Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,431.77; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) -$25.00 & Postage Reimb. - $13.14; ; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $214.31; Tony’s Machine - $111.54; Wymore Arbor State - $111.71; Wymore Lumber - $56.43; Wymore Oil Company - $202.20; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,167.07.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: City Attorney Carothers provided documentation for District Court Action for one property owner. Plans are still in place for demolition of one structure. Further progress noted on another property. A certified letter will be mailed to one property owner,and Employee Pike will take pictures for Carothers. Council member Reedy noted that a couple of groups are forming to address “community beautification issues.” Smaller tasks might be to help elderly people do some painting. Larger intent might be purchasing property. One group was identified as Ngage, the other as a number of interested individuals. John Berry indicated that grants are often available for rehabilitation projects, but he knew of nothing for purchase/demolition/use reassignment. Mayor Meyer noted that it would be acceptable for the groups to proceed on their own without participation of the City.
NEXT AGENDA:
BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT BID DECISION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:57 PM - Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March `17. 2015
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, February 19, 2015
February 17, 2015
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 17, 2015,in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the February 3, 2015 Public Hearing for the One & Six Year Plan and the Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Salaries - $1,825.98; Bank-Direct Payment - (10) - $290.22; Arbor Ink - $42.38; Morris Used Cars - $602.80; One-Call Concepts - $1.10; Postmaster - $98.00; Nicole Ruhge (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $69.93; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $67.65; Wymore Lumber - $21.56; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,074.62.
MFO/INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 2015-2: A motion was made by Council member Mewes and seconded by Neumann to approve Resolution #2015-2, with Brad Robinson as representative and Tom Wolf as alternate. Resolution # 2015-2 was read: (WHEREAS, the Nebraska State legislature has passed the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, which provides an opportunity for increased funding for fire districts, villages, and first-class cities: WHEREAS, in order to participate in an application for such funding, municipalities must join in an interlocal agreement with fire districts comprising at least 80% of the rural population of Gage County, Nebraska: WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared that will meet the requirements of the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, and will result in specific state aid to Gage County for fire and rescue purposes, in addition to currently available funds: WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, is authorized to enter into such an agreement pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and the Nebraska Mutual Finance Assistance Act; and WHEREAS, this Board or Council must appoint a representative and an alternate representative to sit on the joint board provided for in the reference agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this body that the City of Blue Springs, NE is authorized to execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which accompanies this Resolution, providing for a uniform levy of three cents on each $100 of taxable valuation of a property subject to levy, and which distributes aid one-half on the basis of property valuation, and one-half on the basis of population. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Brad Robinson shall serve as a representative on the joint board for the Interlocal Agreement and Tom Wolf shall serve as an alternate representative to such board...)
The following vote on the motion to approve and accept Resolution 2015-2 and thereby the Interlocal Agreement was: Mewes - Yes ; Neumann -Yes , Reedy - Yes , Wolf - Yes.
NEMS TRAINING - 2/25 (WOLF): Council member Wolf summarized requirements. All City members who have not completed training within the past three years -- Mayor, Council, Board, all Fire Department, Ambulance, Sheriff, Police must attend the 7PM NEMS Training at the Wymore Community Center on 2/25/15. Only Council member Mewes will not be required to attend.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Pictures may need to be re-sent to Carothers for one property. Requirements have been met and plans are in place for the demolition of a sub-standard structure. Review continues on another property. Mayor Meyer suggested advertising Spring Clean-up in the Arbor State. No objections were made. The advertisement will emphasize the aspect of: “Get rid of it now. Or be required to get rid of it later.”
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 3. 2015
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 17, 2015,in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the February 3, 2015 Public Hearing for the One & Six Year Plan and the Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Salaries - $1,825.98; Bank-Direct Payment - (10) - $290.22; Arbor Ink - $42.38; Morris Used Cars - $602.80; One-Call Concepts - $1.10; Postmaster - $98.00; Nicole Ruhge (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $69.93; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $67.65; Wymore Lumber - $21.56; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,074.62.
MFO/INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 2015-2: A motion was made by Council member Mewes and seconded by Neumann to approve Resolution #2015-2, with Brad Robinson as representative and Tom Wolf as alternate. Resolution # 2015-2 was read: (WHEREAS, the Nebraska State legislature has passed the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, which provides an opportunity for increased funding for fire districts, villages, and first-class cities: WHEREAS, in order to participate in an application for such funding, municipalities must join in an interlocal agreement with fire districts comprising at least 80% of the rural population of Gage County, Nebraska: WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared that will meet the requirements of the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, and will result in specific state aid to Gage County for fire and rescue purposes, in addition to currently available funds: WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, is authorized to enter into such an agreement pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and the Nebraska Mutual Finance Assistance Act; and WHEREAS, this Board or Council must appoint a representative and an alternate representative to sit on the joint board provided for in the reference agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this body that the City of Blue Springs, NE is authorized to execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which accompanies this Resolution, providing for a uniform levy of three cents on each $100 of taxable valuation of a property subject to levy, and which distributes aid one-half on the basis of property valuation, and one-half on the basis of population. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Brad Robinson shall serve as a representative on the joint board for the Interlocal Agreement and Tom Wolf shall serve as an alternate representative to such board...)
The following vote on the motion to approve and accept Resolution 2015-2 and thereby the Interlocal Agreement was: Mewes - Yes ; Neumann -Yes , Reedy - Yes , Wolf - Yes.
NEMS TRAINING - 2/25 (WOLF): Council member Wolf summarized requirements. All City members who have not completed training within the past three years -- Mayor, Council, Board, all Fire Department, Ambulance, Sheriff, Police must attend the 7PM NEMS Training at the Wymore Community Center on 2/25/15. Only Council member Mewes will not be required to attend.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Pictures may need to be re-sent to Carothers for one property. Requirements have been met and plans are in place for the demolition of a sub-standard structure. Review continues on another property. Mayor Meyer suggested advertising Spring Clean-up in the Arbor State. No objections were made. The advertisement will emphasize the aspect of: “Get rid of it now. Or be required to get rid of it later.”
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 3. 2015
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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